Kirkland News

Verle “Whitey” Edwards and Dorothy Jones were united in marriage on Dec.

Wrapped in warm winter wear, a crowd gathered on Friday evening to "Celebrate the Season" in the city's downtown area.

SYCAMORE – Circuit Judge Robbin Stuckert granted a motion Wednesday afternoon that will extend a prison sentence for Eric Laskowski, who was arrested Oct.

Bah, humbug. Christmas? Bah, humbug. Love? Bah, humbug. Generosity? Bah, humbug.

Dana Moore kisses her son J.J., 3, while he has a snack at Hope Haven in DeKalb.

Firefighters at several stations throughout the county don't want to change any light bulbs during the next five weeks.

Sally Butzow listens as Dale Price, portraying a Civil War soldier, sings during a performance of "Riding Into History: 8th Illinois Cavalry." KIRKLAND – You're not supposed to play with guns, unless you plan to stage a play set during the Civil War, in which case it's sort of inevitable.

Editor's note: Information in Police Briefs is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and city police departments.

Cordelia unwittingly reunites a band of gangsters in a scene from G-K Drama's "Strange Boarders." GENOA – The Genoa-Kingston High School Drama Department will present their fall production, “Strange Boarders,” in the GK Auditorium Nov.

Kyler Yeomans plays Wilbur, who is "Some Pig" in Hiawatha's production of "Charlotte's Web." KIRKLAND – A well-known children's story is set to hit the stage at Hiawatha High School in Kirkland.

Last updated on 11/09/2009 at 10:26 p.m. At 7:19 p.m. Saturday, DeKalb Police stopped a vehicle in the 800 block of N. Annie Glidden Road.

Melissa Fredin of Kirkland does some early holiday shopping Tuesday at Made Just for You in Sycamore.

DeKALB – There were slightly fewer major crimes in DeKalb County in 2008, compared with 2007.

When I learned that my daughter had a big project due for school, I felt the usual angst about what would be expected of her, and ultimately of me.

At least four people have said they want to become the representative for the state's 69th District – a seat that is being vacated by longtime incumbent Ron Wait.

A former Kirkland man pleaded guilty Thursday to his role in the beating death of a Sycamore man almost four years to the day after he was arrested for the crime.

Schrader: Ask people who their hero is and the answer usually depends on their age bracket.

Vicki Furlough of Kirkland talks to fellow Civil War-era re-enactor Gayle Peterson of Rockton Sunday at the Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society's Pioneer Day in Genoa.

Hiawatha kindergartners Kaylee Knaskaik, Brianna Block and Maxwell Banks sit through a practice lunch period on their first day of school in Kirkland, Ill., on Tuesday Aug.

28, with shotgun start at 1 p.m., at the Sycamore Park District Golf Course, for an 18-hole scramble format.